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Upcoming Event Info located on this homepage So be sure to scroll down aways. But First A Bit Of Business.
Calendar Updates Posted On Oct 30 and cover thru January 2025. See Below.
As Of July 16 we have two functioning email addresses for the club. Choose wisely:
president@sandiegokiteclub.org
webapprentice@sandiegokiteclub.org
Catalina Island Kite Adventure Here
Nathan’s Bucket List Story From OB Kite Fest Here
We need your input/submissions to keep our site active and interesting. Submit to:
webapprentice@sandeigokiteclub.org
Submissions can be as long or short as you want. A couple of pictures and a paragraph or two is all it takes. We are especially interested in Kite Stories And Adventures. Do some kite flying on a trip, help a struggling family at the Bay, do a kite demonstration, build your first kite? We want to hear about it.
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We have been having trouble with the Comments and Questions page lately.
Got a question ask the WebApprentice at: webapprentice@sandiegokiteclub.org
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November Meetup
Saturday, November 9, Dusty Rhodes Park, Ocean Beach
Map If You need it
Heading East on the 8? I suggest Left on Nimitz, Right on W. Point Loma, Right on Sunset Cliffs and Right into Dusty Rhodes Park for closest parking.
Time: Fly All Day, Meeting Noon’ish Sharp
Lunch: I would plan on feeding yourself.
Activity: Fly Kites, Eat, Talk Kites, Fly Kites
Practice for the New Years Eve Day Fighter Kite Challenge
December Meetup and Other Activities
Meetup: Dec 14
Fighter Kite Challenge: Dec 31
New Years Day Fly: 1 Jan 2025!
Details will be posted once they are worked out for sure.
September Meetup
Saturday, September 14, Dusty Rhodes Park, Ocean Beach
Map If You need it
Heading East on the 8? I suggest Left on Nimitz, Right on W. Point Loma, Right on Sunset Cliffs and Right into Dusty Rhodes Park for closest parking.
Time: Fly All Day, Meeting Noon’ish Sharp
Lunch: I would plan on feeding yourself.
Activity: Fly Kites, Eat, Talk Kites, Fly Kites
Let’s see some Dual Line Kite Flying. Show off you favorite or fly someone else’s. New, Old, Classic, Precision, Trick or Best Forgotten, you name it.
October Meetup
Saturday, October 12, Dusty Rhodes Park, Ocean Beach
Map If You need it
Heading East on the 8? I suggest Left on Nimitz, Right on W. Point Loma, Right on Sunset Cliffs and Right into Dusty Rhodes Park for closest parking.
Time: Fly All Day, Meeting Noon’ish Sharp
Lunch: I would plan on feeding yourself.
Activity: Fly Kites, Eat, Talk Kites, Fly Kites
Our Annual Halloween Fly with a few small twists.
Fly a Halloween Themed Kite and get a Point.
Fly Halloween Themed Line Laundry and get a Point.
Fly Both Kite and Line Laundry and get three Points.
Wear a Costume and get two Points.
Who Will Be The One To Do It All?
Each Point gets you an entry in a drawing! How many Points can you get?
Halloween Kite and Line Laundry? A previous winner
Costumes? Sure it was along time ago but we could revive the good old days.
Man, we sure don’t party like we used to!
New Apparel Design
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AUGUST 14 – It might no be too late – get your request in now!
At the July meeting we will be taking orders for new T-shirts, sweatshirts. These will be pre-orders only so if you want to order something but can’t be at the meeting let us know by then. Prices are still to be determined but will be at cost (I think!)
August Meet Up
Cevita Park Kite Fly
Saturday, June 22, Cevita Park, Mission Valley
Map If You Need It
When: Officially from 1 – 3 pm You could come earlier and stay later if you want.
Activity: Still in final stages of planning but expect to need people to help with kite building, flying, and kite wrangling. The usual stuff. This a first time kite fly put on by the developers of Cevita Park and may become an annual event if things go well.
We expect a number of reserved parking spots for volunteers!
July General Meeting
Saturday, July 13, Coronado Cays Park, Silver Strand
Map If You need it
Time: Fly All Day, Meeting Noon’ish Sharp
Lunch: Potluck. Bring your favorite dish to share. Maybe even your favorite dish and a side or dessert. (We aren’t as big a group as we used to be!)
Activity: Fly Kites, Eat, Talk Kites, Fly Kites
This is our annual birthday celebration (founded 1990 is you weren’t sure).
Club Elections: Dave is stepping down from his long standing position as Club President. A new president is needed, no fooling this time. Will it be you? Also the position of Secretary is up for election this year.
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June General Meeting
Saturday, June 8, Dusty Rhodes Park, Ocean Beach
Note The Last Minute Place Change!!
Map If You need it
Robb Field is completely reserved for Rugby this Saturday so we are moving to Dusty Rhodes Park which is just across the road from Robb Field. See map link if you aren’t sure.
Time: Fly All Day, Meeting Noon’ish Sharp
Lunch: I would plan on feeding yourself.
Activity: Fly Kites, Eat, Talk Kites, Fly Kites
(Got an idea for an activity? Game? Contest? Whatever? We would like to hear it!)
May General Meeting
Saturday, May11, Robb Field, Ocean Beach
Map If You need it
Time: Fly All Day, Meeting Noon’ish Sharp
Lunch: Almost Certainly. Want to he a HERO and arrange lunch for the club? Yes the Club will pay reasonable costs to cover lunch. Let Us know at webapprentice@sandiegokiteclub.org
Activity: Fly Kites, Eat, Talk Kites, Fly Kites
(Got an idea for an activity? Game? Contest? Whatever? We would like to hear it!)